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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.79, 12,785.27 and 5,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.79, 12,785.27 and 5,486.66 is: 7,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.79 : 12,785.27 = 5,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.79/12,785.27 = 5,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.79x = 12,785.27 × 5,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.79x = 70,148,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,429.50/9,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.33

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